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R312 KJK

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

208,545 mi
Last recorded208,545 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser142,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 KJK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 208,545 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion on rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2024 206,781 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to compensator valve and off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

slight oil leak from front axle swivels

Pass 20 Nov 2023 205,071 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both front axle swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2022 203,196 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2022 203,006 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill body mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear rear offside and nearside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired offside and nearside seal leaking oil (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 200,978 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 199,318 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 196,646 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 194,300 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 194,300 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired leaking (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system across axel (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 191,670 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 191,670 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 188,070 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 188,070 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 179,236 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brake performance on lower limit could be improved. only 16%

Pass 19 Sep 2014 166,667 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 157,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 148,837 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 138,968 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 129,934 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 115,776 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 109,471 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 94,363 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 84,369 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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R312 KJK is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 142,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R312 KJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R312 KJK is a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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